- Eskom’s Kusile chimney suffers ‘severe’ damage.
- Police release report on Takeoff’s death.
- MTN8 Preview: Orlando Pirates readies for AmaZulu.
Severe damage to Kusile chimney – News24
Kusile’s severely damaged chimney is the latest setback for Eskom, News24 reports. On Wednesday, Eskom reported that on October 23, the flue gas duct at Unit 1 of the Mpumalanga power station “failed” in two places.
“On 23 October 2022, a section of the Kusile Unit 1 flue gas duct (the equivalent of a chimney in a household) exiting the sulphur dioxide absorber failed on the horizontal rubber expansion joint as well as the compensator (a bend to direct flue gas up the chimney and to allow for thermal expansion of the chimney) whilst the unit was on forced shutdown for Flue Gas Desulphurisation recirculating pump repairs,” said spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha. Read more here
Takeoff shooting: Coroner’s report reveals Migos rapper was shot multiple times
The coroner’s report reveals new information on the recent death of rapper Takeoff. The former Migos member was tragically murdered on November 1 in a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, during a dispute that allegedly arose from a dice game According to a report published by the New York Post, Takeoff was shot many times. It revealed that he died from “penetrating gunshot wounds.” Read more here
‘We want to get rid of that feeling’: Pirates fuelled by Soweto derby upset as MTN8 final beckons – News24
The MTN8 finals are approaching as the first domestic trophy is up for grabs, with Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu facing off at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. According to the Orlando Pirates coach, the Buccaneers are coming off an intense and dramatic Soweto derby.
“We are competitive people. We are not good losers, to be honest. So when we suffer a defeat, like we did in our last game, obviously we want to get rid of that feeling as soon as possible,” said Jose Riveiro. Read more here
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Weather: Cloudy day, with thundershowers in several provinces – News24
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